Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla prediction 17.08.2025 | LaLiga

In the previous two seasons, Athletic Bilbao won three and once was a draw. Sevilla's last win was back in April 2023. However, despite failing to win in the last four games, Sevilla did play pretty well in those matches, much better than the final result shows. 

When it comes to the number of goals, we have constantly seen low-scoring matches. These teams were under 2.5 goals in nine consecutive h2h matches. 

Surprisingly, Athletic Bilbao had an absolutely disastrous pre-season in terms of results. They won the first match vs Ponferradina, and they lost six in a row, although against good competition. But despite losing that many matches, they managed to score in five of those seven matches (71%). However, tthose are only friendlies, and we believe the Basque team will do a better job when it matters the most. Last year, in 27 home games, they scored at least a goal in 21 matches - 78%.

Sevilla had a better pre-season, result-wise, but they also faced weaker opponents. "Los Hispalenses" scored at least a goal in all seven games but also struggled to keep a clean sheet, doing that just once. They were eventually superb for this type of bet as six of their seven games ended with both teams scoring.

The last time these teams met at Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao, we saw a 1:1 draw. Considering all the above, we believe that both teams to score is the safest option for this La Liga tie. 

1. Four of the last five of Bilbao's friendlies ended with BTTS
2. Athletic Bilbao scored at least one goal in 78% of their home games last year
3. Both teams scored in six out of seven of Sevilla's friendlies
4. Both teams scored in the previous h2h game at Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao